2026 Workforce Impact Awards Reception & 25th Anniversary Celebration
Join AAWDC in celebrating 25 extraordinary years of success in Anne Arundel County. The Workforce Impact Awards Reception recognizes the businesses and community partners shaping our local workforce. Enjoy an evening of great food, a special guest speaker, and meaningful networking—all in support of AAWDC’s mission.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 17th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Live! Hotel & Casino Maryland
7002 Arundel Mills Circle, #7777
Hanover, MD 21076
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
AAWDC offers a range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities designed to provide meaningful visibility and engagement at every level. Each sponsorship tier includes event tickets, brand recognition, and program advertising, with expanded benefits at higher levels.
By sponsoring or advertising, your organization plays a direct role in advancing workforce development in Anne Arundel County.
Workforce Impact Award Nominees
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design
BCR Cyber
Best CDL Training
Chris Barber: Cheaper Than a Geek
Fox Auto Services
Health Tech Academy
Jill Porter: Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
Kristen Pironis: Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Luminis Health
Officer Robert Horne: Annapolis Police Department
PEAKE Technology Partners
Service Coordination, Inc.
Southwest Airlines
Success in Style
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Sponsoring the Workforce Impact Awards Reception is an investment in the future of Anne Arundel County.
Proceeds from this event support AAWDC’s Endowment Fund, held with the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. The Endowment Fund is designed to provide long-term, sustainable funding for workforce development initiatives—ensuring that AAWDC can carry out its mission of building and maintaining a pipeline of skilled talent to meet business demand while preparing residents with the in-demand skills needed for family-sustaining employment. As federal funding declines and demand for workforce services grows, the Endowment Fund will help sustain AAWDC for the next 25 years and beyond.
Your support builds a permanent resource that will strengthen the local workforce for years to come.

